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Brown blood with discharge instead of normal heavy flow on the exact expected time of period. last month skipped period, what can it be?periods irreg.

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Dr. Creighton Likes answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Missing a period: The most common reason for "skipping a period", other than pregnancy, is not ovulating (releasing an egg). There are a number of reasons this could happen and if it continues, a discussion with your ob/gyn would be helpful.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Brown blood with discharge instead of normal heavy flow on the exact expected time of period. last month skipped period, what can it be?periods irreg.

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